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South Africa Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams Saves FOUR Penalties in AFCON Shootout Win Over Cape Verde

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams made history on Saturday by becoming the first goalkeeper ever to make four saves in a penalty shootout at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

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Williams kept out spot-kicks from Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade as South Africa prevailed 2-1 against Cape Verde in the quarter-finals following a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes. South Africa will now face Nigeria in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The other semi-final will see Ivory Coast take on DR Congo. 


Tournament hosts Ivory Coast beat Mali 2-1 in extra time on Saturday thanks to a 122nd-minute winning goal from Oumar Diakite. Reims striker Diakite was then sent off after picking up a second yellow card for removing his shirt while celebrating.

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